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DSW joins string of new retailers at The Mall at Prince Georges 03/16/2018 09:54am • WASHINGTON — DSW has opened its newest store at The Mall at Prince Georges, the latest new retailer to join the mall in Hyattsville, Maryland, as it wraps up a $30 million makeover. DSW now has close to two dozen stores in the D.C. area. "We're excited to open a new shopping destination in t Pike & Rose Canopy hotel goes hyperlocal 03/16/2018 07:38am • WASHINGTON — Hilton’s new hotel brand, Canopy by Hilton, aims to feel local, instead of national, and its second North American location is open in North Bethesda, Maryland's Pike & Rose complex. There are only three of the new hotels worldwide, and two of them are in the D.C. area. The o Local couples celebrate Pi Day with weddings, pizza 03/16/2018 12:21am • WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, March 14 at 12:50 p.m., the line at &pizza in Chinatown was flooded with suits, teens and tourists — all waiting to order their mozzarella-covered lunches. But on the second floor of the fast-casual concept, Sonia Dovedy and Arya Shirazi were waiting to get What You Need to Know About Mobile Wallets 03/15/2018 08:00pm • Americans' lives have become centered around smartphones. They play the role of cameras, phones, web browsers and are an indispensable way to keep connected and chronicle daily life. Smart devices are constantly present in pockets and purses and have the potential to replace another commonly carried Cutting Yourself Off: Setting Spending Limits With Your Bank or Credit Card 03/15/2018 08:00pm • If you feel uneasy every time your bank balance drops, it might be time to revisit your spending patterns. After all, if you don't set restrictions, chances are you won't have enough income to reach your financial goals, like retirement, saving enough for your kids' college tuition and paying off yo Kids Are Trying JUUL E-Cigarettes -- and Experts Are Concerned 03/14/2018 08:00pm • It looks innocent enough: High school students chat before class, and one of them passes what looks like a USB device about the size of a long stick of gum to his friend. But that's not a computer connection device -- it's a JUUL, a sleek e-cigarette that's captivating high school students. JUUL is 12 Potential Signs of an Eating Disorder 03/14/2018 08:00pm • Eating disorders affect every part of society. Do you know anyone who exercises obsessively, even when he or she is injured or exhausted? Or someone who's preoccupied with his or her weight and always dieting? This kind of behavior could be a sign of an eating disorder, says Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross, The 8 Best Places to Retire in Mexico 03/13/2018 08:00pm • Mexico is a big, extraordinarily diverse country that offers two long coasts, mountains and colonial cities. There are also Mayan ruins, jungle, rain forest, rivers and lakes. You could say that Americans have voted this country the best place in the world to live outside the U.S. in the way that r Home Sharing: Growing Trend or Desperate Need? 03/13/2018 08:00pm • You may remember the show "The Golden Girls," which showcased four aging women who took a creative approach to senior living: shared housing. They were way ahead of their time. Is home sharing a viable option for older adults? It can be a desired lifestyle choice for many but equally a life necessi How to Get the Most Value From Reading a Personal Finance Book 03/13/2018 08:00pm • Picture this situation: You've been to the library or bookstore. You've found a great personal finance book that seems to speak to your financial circumstances. You're excited to read it, yet there it sits on your bedside table. You're a little intimidated to pick it up. It seems to be very informa 15 Ways Retirees Can Soak Up Spring for Free 03/13/2018 08:00pm • As the days lengthen and the sun shines more often, it's easy to feel the urge to move, get outdoors and try new activities. During retirement, a more flexible schedule gives you the chance to decide exactly what you want to do, and then set your own pace to truly absorb spring. Even if your retire Best St. Patrick's Day Deals and Specials for 2018 03/13/2018 08:00pm • Whether you're planning on throwing a party, hitting the bars, wearing a "Kiss Me I'm Irish" shirt or simply craving a green dessert for St. Patrick's Day, you're in luck. Restaurants and businesses are offering plenty of limited-time menu items and discounts on Irish-themed gifts. Read on for a rou The Pros and Cons of Credit Cards 03/12/2018 08:00pm • A 3-inch-by-2-inch piece of plastic holds the power to simplify your financial life -- or ruin it. Whether a credit card turns out to be friend or foe depends on how you use it, says Beverly Harzog, a credit expert and author of "The Debt Escape Plan." "Credit cards are not evil," she says. "They r 5 Signs You Will Never Retire 03/11/2018 08:00pm • Most Americans aren't saving nearly enough for retirement. Some workers who haven't saved fear that they will never be able to retire. However, there may still be time to change course and reach your retirement goals. If you sit down with a financial planner or even a retirement calculator, you shou 10 Factors That Don't Affect Your Credit Scores 03/11/2018 08:00pm • You probably know that having great credit lifts your finances like hot air in a balloon. It allows you to borrow at low interest rates, which saves huge amounts of interest on loans and credit cards. Additionally, having good credit helps your financial life in some surprising ways, including payin